Sean McVay still doesn't know if Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement after Rams' final preseason game

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byChris CwikContributing writerFri, August 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesIs Aaron Donald actually coming back to Rams?Sean McVay has an update regarding the 10-time Pro BowlerFTW OutdoorsAndrew Whitworth still confident Aaron Donald is coming backAaron Donald still hasn't made a decision, but Andrew Whitworth is confident he's coming out of retirement.Rams WireAdvertisementAdvertisementNFL insider questions if Aaron Donald will actually unretire after allAaron Donald's timeline for unretiring to rejoin the Rams may be running out as the 2026 season draws nearer.Rams Wire"You're Not Coming Back": ESPN Insider Vents Frustration Over Rams & Aaron Donald Dragging NFL ReturnIt has been two months since former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald first floated the idea of a reunion. Per head coach Sean McVay, that idea was solidifying even before they got the league’s most dangerous defensive weapon: Myles Garrett.EssentiallySports“It’s Go Time”: Aaron Donald’s Potential NFL Return Has Reportedly Reached Boiling PointAaron Donald announced his retirement from the NFL on March 15, 2024, after 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year retired at age 32 after winning a Super Bowl and earning 10 Pro Bowl selections. Now, more than two years later, Donald is considering a return. He has […] The post “It’s Go Time”: Aaron Donald’s Potential NFL Return Has Reportedly Reached Boiling Point appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.Gridiron HeroicsReason Rams’ Matthew Stafford ‘Feels Bad’ Amid Aaron Donald’s Comeback AttemptThe future is still uncertain for Aaron Donald’s possible return to NFL action with the Los Angeles Rams. As it stands, the future Pro Football Hall of Famer is retired, though he has been working out with the goal of unretiring and playing the game he loves again. It appears that Donald’s decision hinges on […] The post Reason Rams’ Matthew Stafford ‘Feels Bad’ Amid Aaron Donald’s Comeback Attempt appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.Gridiron HeroicsWhy the Next Week Is Critical for Aaron Donald's Rams ReturnThe next week could be critical for Aaron Donald's potential return to the Los Angeles Rams as Week 1 and the preseason finale approach.Los Angeles Rams On SIWhy Whitworth expexts Donald back with the RamsEveryone wants to know whether Aaron Donald will be coming back to the Los Angeles Rams or not, and Andrew Whitworth feels that it’s only a matter of time. Whitworth explained to Ryan Fitzpatrick on their podcast that Donald has been putting on a football helmet and doing drills, and as far as Whitworth is […]SB NationAaron Donald Return Odds: Legendary DL Still Mulling DecisionAaron Donald return odds surged after the Rams legend worked out at the team facility, pushing Kalshi’s Yes price near 81¢.COVERSRams Get Strong Words From NFL Insiders on Aaron DonaldThe Los Angeles Rams received new insider feedback on Aaron Donald, including what it might look like if and when he rejoins the team. The post Rams Get Strong Words From NFL Insiders on Aaron Donald appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAaron Donald Gets Clear Message After Comments From Ex-Rams Teammate Todd GurleyAaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams have created a lot of intrigue, and former teammate Todd Gurley believes the time could be coming. The post Aaron Donald Gets Clear Message After Comments From Ex-Rams Teammate Todd Gurley appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRams Mailbag: How Would an Aaron Donald Return Impact the Final 53?How could an Aaron Donald return reshape the Rams' final 53? 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After another strong offensive stretch with the Los Angeles Rams, the veteran quarterback opened up about what makes his partnership with McVay so drastically different […] The post “Wouldn’t Still Be Playing This Game”: Matthew Stafford Reveals One Person on Rams Has Kept Him from Retiring appeared first on GriGridiron HeroicsChiefs’ Patrick Mahomes on track for Week 1 return, plus other NFL news and notesNEW YORK — As an NFL offseason of recovery and ramp-up nears its end, Patrick Mahomes is right where he hoped to be. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback believes he’s on track to start Week 1 against the Denver Broncos at home on Sept. 14, which would be exactly nine months after he tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee. “This has always been the plan,” Mahomes, 30, said this week. “Be ready ...NY Daily News5 Rams-Chargers battles to watch for that could decide who survives final cutsThe Rams and Chargers close the preseason Thursday at SoFi Stadium with backup QB battles, roster spots and major Week 1 questions at stake.NY Post Sports